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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.51, 275.24 and 61.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.51, 275.24 and 61.79 is: 92.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.51 : 275.24 = 61.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.51/275.24 = 61.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.51x = 275.24 × 61.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.51x = 17,005.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,005.39/183.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.67

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